1. KIRAN SAWHNEY
kiran.sawhney@gmail.com
+91-9810530027
HTTPS://IN.LINKEDIN.COM/IN/KKIRAN
LINK TO OTHER ONLINE PROPERTIES:
www.fitnesolution.com
www.delhimilonga.com
www.newdelhitango.com
www.kiransawhney.com
OBJECTIVE
To find a leadership role in
marketing/communications where I can
apply my experience and knowledge in
building great products/services
SKILLS
Entrepreneur and owner of 3 successful
companies, Lifestyle blogger, established
author, personal fitness trainer, marathoner
and triathlete. Argentine Tango dancer and
instructor.
EXPERIENCE
FITNESOLUTION, FOUNDER 1996- PRESENT
● Founder of Fitnesolution- the most popular personal fitness-training
institute in Delhi. The national media and magazines have rated my
studio a #1 personal fitness-training institute.
● In 20 years, I have trained more than 2000 people and helped them
to achieve their fitness goals, with 0 reported incidence of any injury.
● I grew from 5 clients a year to over 150 clients a year, single-handedly
marketing it all by myself.
● Created my own fitness teaching course and curriculum. Trained 400
fitness professionals and mentored them to set up their own fitness
careers. I have trained about 400 fitness trainers who are successful
in their careers.
NEW DELHI TANGO SCHOOL, FOUNDER 2012- PRESENT
• It is the first and only Argentine Tango school in Delhi. It is the
biggest one in India.
• In 4 years, I have taught more than 6000 people to dance Argentine
Tango.
• I have grown from 4 students, 1 batch and 1 center to 200 students,
6 batches and 4 centers. I am associated with Spanish cultural center
and American Embassy.
• I have single handedly organized 3 International tango festivals in
which I took care of sponsors, collaborations with the artists, sales,
marketing, strategizing, promotions, website, social media, etc.
• In 2017 I will be organizing 3rd Delhi International Tango festival with
the World’s best maestros coming from Argentina.
MISS AMORES DANCE SHOES, FOUNDER 2012-PRESENT
§ I started my own line of Tango shoes, considering podiatry, fitness
and dance aspects of Argentine Tango.
§ I managed the design, manufacturing, marketing and selling of the
shoes through my personal website.
§ I sold more than 5000 pairs in 4 years.
MILONGA DE MIS AMORES TANGO SOCIAL, FOUNDER 2012 – PRESENT
§ I launched regular paid Milonga in Delhi for the first time.
§ It was a new concept and a failure in the beginning but after 4 years,
it is very successful and the only Milonga in town. Now, I do a weekly
Milonga in a 5 star hotel with more than 50 people attending it every
time.
2. 2
PUBLISHED BOOKS
1. Tango, Yoga & Beyond
2. Love. Lonely or Alone
LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
English, Hindi, Punjabi, Spanish
EDUCATION
● Masters in English Honors- Punjab University, 1991
● Certifications in different streams of fitness- Yoga, pilates, aerobics,
kickboxing, boot camp, TRX, group fitness, personal training, aqua
aerobics, etc.
● Fashion Design- NIFT-1990
● Apparel Merchandising-NIFT-1990
● Private pilot licence-1990
● Japanese language- JCIC-1998
● Visual Merchandising-JD institute- 2002
● Spanish- Institute Cervantes-B1 2012
LEADERSHIP
I am a disciplined runner, a marathoner & triathlete. I am active in sports,
fitness & dance. I have been a popular figure in media (print, electronic &
online). I am self-driven, have superior organizational skills, integrity & follow
tasks with perseverance.
I am naturally motivated, curious, keen learner, observer, innovative, extremely
creative, analytical & constantly looking for ways to improve things. I have
exceptional time management skills & am a stickler for punctuality.
I am an influencer amongst friends and community. I am graceful, self aware,
well-spoken, fun, charismatic, people person who can talk to anyone; I am
fearless & excited to help build something awesome & share it with the world.
Through promoting my various institutes, I am well versed with marketing,
brand management & public relations. I have a robust online presence on social
media.